‘The memorial belongs to the American people’ | Congresswoman behind Kennedy Center lawsuit reacts to court victory

Rep. Joyce Beatty tells WUSA9 the ruling protects the Kennedy Center’s status as a national memorial and reinforces Congress’ authority over the institution.

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WASHINGTON — A federal judge has ordered President Donald Trump’s name removed from the Kennedy Center, ruling that the change violated federal law and that only Congress has the authority to alter the national memorial dedicated to President John F. Kennedy.

The decision came Friday in a lawsuit filed by U.S. Rep. Joyce Beatty of Ohio, a former member of the Kennedy Center Board.

Beatty told WUSA9 she believes the ruling is

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